CVE-2025-5061 (GCVE-0-2025-5061)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-08-05 07:24 – Updated: 2025-08-05 15:23
VLAI?
Title
WP Import Export Lite <= 3.9.29 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
Summary
The WP Import Export Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'wpie_parse_upload_data' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.29. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and permissions granted by an Administrator, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 3.9.29.
Severity ?
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
vjinfotech WP Import Export Lite Affected: * , ≤ 3.9.29 (semver)
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Credits
Vincent Fourcade
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